CSSF Project Listings: 2008
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Junior Division
- J0401 — Third Place
- Vivek A. Banerjee, Grade 8
Sequence Comparison across Species as a Predictor of Gene Function
Advisor: Dr. Utpal Banerjee
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
- J0402 — Second Place
- Alyssa L. Chan, Grade 8
Alzheimer's Disease: Inhibitory Effects of Metals and Metal-EDTA Complexes on Peroxidase Activity
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J0403
- John Michael G. Ferrer, Grade 8
Anti-Oxidized Apples: The Effects of Vitamin C on Oxidation in Apples
Advisor: Mrs. Tu Chen Chiang
School: Dodson (Rudecinda Sepulveda) Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J0404
- Michael D. Gonsalves, Grade 8
Do Different Parts of a Plant Yield Different Amounts of DNA?
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
- J0405 — First Place
- Samantha M. Guhan, Grade 8
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Idli Fermentation
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Mitchell
School: Sycamore Canyon School, Newbury Park, Ventura County
- J0406
- Lindsay M. Harrison, Grade 7
Oranges to Oranges: Which Orange Juice Has the Most Vitamin C: Fresh Squeezed, Premium, or Frozen Concentrate?
Advisor: Mrs. Darcy Lawson
School: Notre Dame School, Chico, Butte County
- J0407
- Justin G. Lee, Grade 7
Tomatoes, Cell Defenders!
Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Wald
School: Ralston Middle School, Belmont, San Mateo County
- J0408
- Malia A. Packer, Grade 7
Dazed by a Taze: An Examination of the Effect of an Electrical Control Device on Human Cell Salts and Proteins
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County
- J0409
- Marie J. Plecha, Grade 8
How Does Temperature Affect the Amount of Vitamin C in Citrus Fruit Juice?
Advisor: Ms. Astrid Reichelt
School: St. John Fisher, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
- J0410 — Fourth Place
- Taimur M. Rehan, Grade 7
Exploring Transgenics: Phenotypic Detection of Gene Activity in Fruit Flies
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J0411
- Meagan I. Shea, Grade 7
Extracting Apple Juice with Pectinase and Cellulase
Advisor: Mrs. Kaley McHale
School: All Hallows Academy, La Jolla, San Diego County
- J0412 — Honorable Mention
- Divya Siddarth, Grade 6
Got DNA? Investigating the Effect of Temperature on DNA Extraction
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J0413
- Merima Tricic, Grade 8
DNA Dilemma: To Modify or Not to Modify?
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J0414 — Honorable Mention
- Chloe B. Warinner, Grade 8
DNA vs. Hair Analysis: Should They Be Admissible in a Court of Law?
Advisor: Ms. Christine Henzler
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- J0415
- Jnaneshwar T. Weibel, Grade 6
DNA Extraction from Plant and Animal Cells
Advisor: Ms. Michele Kamprath
School: McKinleyville Middle School, McKinleyville, Humboldt County
- J0416
- Kate H. Williamson, Grade 7
The Effect of Enzyme Concentration on Apple Juice Production
Advisor: Mrs. Teresa McKinney
School: Our Lady of Grace School, El Cajon, San Diego County
- J0417 — Honorable Mention
- Olivia E. Wong, Grade 8
The Effects of Various Amylase Enzymes on the Starch Hydrolysis
Advisor: Mr. Richard Mekemson
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio, Riverside County
- J0418
- Ruth S. Wong, Grade 7
Comparing the Rate of Yeast Fermentation on Natural Sugar vs. Artificial Sweetener
Advisor: Mr. Rick Hoffman
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J0419
- Theodora Yoch, Grade 7
Chicken, Chicken, Who's Got the Chicken? A Study of How Different Tissues Affect the Amount of DNA in a Sample
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County
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